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Althorp

Althorp from Bedford

Out of Bedford for the day, to Althorp. 50 minutes each way, near enough, over 37.7 miles. Between Bedford and the house you go through or past Marston Moretaine. Althorp is Grade I listed. Althorp dates to 1508. Trains stop right in Bedford, at Bedford St Johns. St Peter's Church in Bedford is Grade I listed. Bedford St Johns station dates from 1984.

How the day runs

Your chauffeur calls for you in Bedford at the agreed hour. Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August). The car brings you to the entrance of Althorp and stays close for the return. Holdenby House is 15 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Bedford is 51 minutes. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 25 minutes from Bedford.

  • Bedford to Althorp50 min, 37.7 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Bedford51 min, 37.5 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

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Questions

How many miles is Althorp from Bedford?

37.7 miles via the A5140, A421 and M1, 50 minutes in clear traffic; 51 minutes back.

Where can we eat or stay nearby?

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, 34 minutes away from Althorp.

Can we add a second house?

Holdenby House is 15 minutes from Althorp.

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  • 60 min

    of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.

  • Nothing

    is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.

  • 24 hrs

    before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.

  • In full

    refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.

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